July 2nd, 2008
Recently, I have grabbed hold of this major beauty gadget. From the box, til I opened it, I still could not believe that I am going to try a tourmaline hair iron - because in my lifetime, I would like to think that I have progressed with the evolution of the hair iron ( at least, within my generation! ). I’ve used the hair iron when it was at its rawest state - loved it til I saw my hair get damaged. Upgraded to ceramic hair iron and felt the benefits and progress, that it did not damage my hair, but my hair frizzed horribly when I used it damp. Now, the best right now is the tourmaline hair iron - which promises no frizz, silky shiny hair, even to be used when wet!
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Tags: tourmaline t3 hair iron
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July 2nd, 2008
One priced-down makeup brush brand that I trust with all my hard, that can save me from my MAC Cosmetics brushes addiction is the brand Sonia Kashuk. They’re not too expensive, but they perform really, really, really well!
The Sonia Kashuk Powder Brush has a unique curvy handle ( very much like a woman’s curves hehe! ), and the bristles are made of animal hair ( I’d think this is made of goat hair ). The brush is very soft, picks up good amount of product, and while I have been reading that it sheds a bit, I always make room for “shedding period” for brushes that is reasonable enough - well, I think the shedding of this brush is reasonable enough - for 2-3 washes.
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Tags: Makeup Brushes, sonia kashuk
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July 1st, 2008
Darn, this Nordstrom exclusive is eating me alive.
I so want it! MAC brushes are just THE BEST!
The limited edition set that I am anticipating to be sold out pretty pretty soon includes the following :
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Tags: mac colorforms nordstrom, mac-cosmetics
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June 29th, 2008
I’m pooped from makeup school,and I’m getting ready my makeup brush posts come tomorrow! for the meanwhile, read the best beauty reads from my fellow beauty bloggers over at the Beauty Blog Network!
Melissa from The Makeup Divas reviews and shares photos of eye shadows and slimshines from the Mac Cool Heat Collection.
A Touch of Blusher looks at Dior’s fall 2008 makeup collection.
Still confused about products that use the words NATURAL, ORGANIC and PURE on their packaging? Cybelesays discovers an organization that’s setting a standard with their seal and some big indy brands are joining up.
Beauty Banter uncovers the most important sweatproof beauty products of the summer - a sweaty face is SO 2007!!!
Are you ready for a Warm Chill? Roselyn from Makeup Makes Me Happy™ is also raving about the latest collection from MAC Cosmetics. Here she gives us another wonderful makeup tutorial featuring the cool blue hues from MAC’s Cool Heat.
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June 29th, 2008
From the Splendicity community, comes this week’s best in Beauty, Fashion and Shopping.
BEAUTY
The Fragrance Fanatic tells you some great ways to Wear Your Fragrance.
Aging Fabulous introduces us to Boots No7 Protect & Perfect Body Serum.
Beauty Banter asks celebrity makeup artists how to do a white eyelid right… must-have application tips and products for a fierce, summer white eye!
A Touch of Blusher looks at Dior’s fall 2008 makeup collection.
The Scented Life is excited to hear that Justin Timberlake will be the face of Givenchy’s new cologne, Play.
15 Minute Beauty Fanatic finally finds a great concealer that will cover up her undereye area all day! It’s Tarte’s The Eraser!
Beautiful Makeup Search picks out some products from the Shu Uemura 25th Boutique Birthday collection.
Steeping Beauty Gets Smart with Peter Thomas Roth’s Un-Wrinkle Pressed Powder!
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June 26th, 2008
I gotta say, I love, love, love my Tweezerman slant tip tweezers in pink. It’s the best I’ve ever tried, and it works well. I don’t think I would be switching brands soon! Heck, I even put it inside my pocket sometimes! Haha!
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June 26th, 2008
…and this picture is absolutely correct.
Lately, I have wondered why my precious blending brushes have been “flying away.” 
Turns out, my friend Aileen’s nifty idea is the solution to the problem. The really really correct way to dry brushes is well, drying them upside down! I tried doing this at home, and voila, my blending brush was back to its normal adorable self!
Have you tried this already?
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June 24th, 2008
…well, it was my birthday after all! I had the liberty and license to splurge, and good thing that I was given a chance to buy my MAC brushes at a discounted price from someone who gets them, I think, from the U.S.!
With me are my new MAC Brushes, a MAC 227 Large Paddle Eyeshadow brush perfect for those one-sweep eyeshadow applications, a MAC 263 Angled Liner Brush for lining those eyebrows to perfection and applying eyeliner with ease and precision, and a MAC 252 Shading Brush which is a dream when it comes to applying MAC Paintpots and emollient-based products.
I dream, I dream to collect all the MAC brushes possible. One day, just one day!
Tags: mac-cosmetics, Makeup Brushes
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June 23rd, 2008
…just because my friends know I love brushes!
I was able to score a MAC 224 Blending Brush, a MAC 209 precise eyeliner brush, and a bottle of MAC Brush Cleaner as a birthday gift from a dear friend!
Whoopee! I think I’m bent on collecting the MAC brushes but who’s complaining? They’re magic wands and help me perform really well!
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June 22nd, 2008
SHOPPING
CelebLOOK tells you where to get the fab tee, for charity no less, that Courtney Cox has been sporting.
ShopDiary has invites to a Rue La La, an exclusive invitation only shopping site whose past sales featured Chloe, Prada, Hanky Panky, Juicy Couture and more.
Her Accessories has just launched a new jewelry blog, Gleaming Things - come and check it out!
Glamour Gift Guide talks about the Miu Miu Dragonfly Clutch.
FASHION
Come test your luck! NY Spender is giving away a beautiful Amelia Rose necklace worth more than $500!
Tops 2 Bottoms welcomes the new Black. Explore style options with Navy as it makes its comeback in the fashion scene.
Check out what Sasha wore to the Philippine Fashion Week over at Style Manila.
Style…a work in progress experiences monomania when she takes a look at Louis Vuitton’s latest collaboration with Takashi Murakami.
Shoe Blitz shows you the Christian Louboutin suede booties with tonal leather stripes.
Viva Woman shares with you the DIY way to store and organize your hook earrings.
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